This study deals with the strategy of Laskar Hizbullah Bekasi during the physical revolution from 1945 to 1949. Laskar Hizbullah Bekasi is a branch of the Laskar Hizbullah led by K.H. Zainul Arifin. The formation of Laskar Hizbullah was initiated by the ulama who were integrated into Masyumi. This research aims to determine the strategies and tactics used by the Laskar Hizbullah Bekasi during the physical revolution era. To sharpen the analysis, a political-military approach is used with Carl Von Clausewitz's military strategy theory. The struggle of the Laskar Hizbullah Bekasi from 1945 to 1949 can be classified into two periods. The initial period began from 1945 to 1947, where the strategy used during this period was offensive (attacking). Frictions or divisions faced by the Laskar Hizbullah Bekasi in the initial period were resolved through political policies by joining the TNI. The second period started from 1947 to 1949, some former members of Hizbullah Bekasi formed a new guerrilla force affiliated with Sabilillah and established the Markas Pusat Hizbullah Sabilillah (MPHS). During this period, MPHS employed two simultaneous strategies: offensive (attacking) and defensive (defending).
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